2001 hurricane damage reports
These reports are not to be intended for up to the minute information, rather for future reference
T-Strom Allison (47 deaths) 60mph winds
Hits Near Galveston Texas with 60mph winds on June 5th without much warning. Allison dropped up to 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour as far as 120 miles inland, flooding parts of freeway feeder roads and various communities, including southeast Houston. Flooded runways also became a problem, forcing Hobby Airport to halt flights for three hours. Reliant Energy reports at least 13,500 customers lost power..
Houston
Several homes and an apartment complex were soaked by water levels that climbed to more than 4 feet.
One of the hardest hit areas was a neighborhood southeast of Houston in Friendswood, Texas.
Authorities said that about 59 homes were surrounded by waist-deep water, stranding thousands of residents.
as of 6/9 10,000 left homeless. up to 40 inches of rain in some areas.As of 6/10.... 20 dead & damage estimates are up to 1 billion dollars.
Friendswood over a foot of rain fell in this area causing heavy flooding.
Freeport tornado was reported near Manvel, Texas, around 5:45 p.m. CDT. Funnel clouds were also reported near Freeport, Texas, and along the Barrier Islands from Galveston to Freeport.
Louisiana Heavy rainfall amounts up to 25 inches reported in some areas.
Mississippi-AlabamaHeavy rainfall up to 10 inches in many locations as the remnants of Allison move through the areason 6/11-12.
Florida9 dead as a result of flooding & wind damage.
North Carolina9 deaths reported from heavy flooding.
New Jersy & Pennsylvania 6 deaths in the area from heavy rain as Allison's remnants move north just off the N.E US coast.
T-Storm Barry August 6th came ashore in Destin,Florida with 70mph winds
FloridaThe storm blacked out more than 37,000 of Gulf Power Co.'s 182,000 Florida customers as tree limbs downed feeder lines, but restoration work was well under way before daybreak
Panama city & surrounding areasIn Florida's Bay County, which includes Panama City, officials said less than a dozen roads were closed by water. One bridge in Franklin County was washed out.
DestinOne highrise condominium is known to have window damage.
Tallahassee73 streets flooded,Downtown apts building evacuated.
Walton countyCopper Grill's Executive Car Wash in South Walton received extensive damage
Miramar bchroof blown off of a condominium at Seascape in Miramar Beach, and portions of wood and shingles flew off the building and crushed a car.
Santa rosa bchMack Bayou Road in Santa Rosa Beach was partially submerged and waters were a foot from one home at East Mack Bayou Road.
Alabama
Andalusiapower lines and trees down. Some very large trees down, and a lot of debris,
Tropical storm Chantal landfall in Mexico(yucatan) on August 20th
Trinadad 2 deaths reported by lightning strikes.
Chetumal,MexicoThe storm battered shuttered restaurants along the city's deserted coastline shortly after hitting land late Monday night, snapping power lines and hurling tree branches and debris through the air. But state officials said that no one was injured. 2 Fisherman missing offshore.
Tropical storm Gabrielle Sept 14th
FLORIDA
VeniceMobile home roofs damaged as a possible tornado may have hit between 11 and 1130 am on the 14th.
Manatee County More than 30 large tree limbs and whole trees have been reported downed .
Sarasota CountyMany trees down in this area as well.
Ft MyersA Storm surge of 3ft was reported as cars near the beaches were buried in sand up to the hoods.
Satellite Beach(south of Cape canaveral)Tornado touchdowns were reported at a supermarket, a marina and four homes .
Brevard County Callers have reported blown transformers, downed power lines, roof damage, and tree damage .
Gibsonton reported more than 11 inches of rain
Bradenton An Econolodge Motel lost part of its roof
Hurricane Iris
Santo Damingo,Dominican republicHeavy rains in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, triggered a mudslide that crushed a wooden house, killing a 27-year old mother and her daughters aged 3 and 8,the home was on the western outskirts of Santo Damingo in Los Girasoles.
JamaicaReports of powerlines & trees down in southern Jamaica
BELIZE Iris hits southern Belize with 140mph winds.A 120-foot dive boat carrying vacationing Virginians capsized as Hurricane Iris roared into Belize, and 20 on board were feared dead . Local radio stations reported that Iris flattened several coastal towns as it hit Monday night, destroying hundreds of houses. The storm destroyed many houses in Placencia, a fishing village and resort town of several hundred people where many homes are small wooden structures on stilts.
Monkey riverMajor damage in Monkey River. Most houses destroyed. Only buildings left standing are the Community Center and the Health Center.
Silver creek98% of houses Destroyed. Only church building and new school remain standing.
Hopkins villageTwo Restaurants Fallen into the sea: Swinging Armadillo and Over the Waves. High tension wires down on the Southern Highway between Hopkins Village and Silk Grass.
IndependenceMany houses on the ground, roof of Hotel Hello blew off, Michael Ashcroft Stadium destroyed.
Punta GordaSome houses lost their roofs.
Rural ToledoThatch Houses destroyed. 8,000 people left homeless
San Antonio, Toledo20 homes destroyed
Bella Vista, ToledoMany houses destroyed
Big Falls95% of houses destroyed
Placencia100% of properties have been damaged. Very few houses left standing. 95% of businesses are down: Conchie's Villa's, Julia's Guest House, Bella Beach Restaurant, Cozy Corner, Ranguana Lodge, The Thatch Cafe, Sea Horse Dive Shop, J-Bird's Bar, Dockside Bar, Temptations Bar, Sonny's Resort, and more.
Michelle Oct 28-Nov 6th
Hondurasas of 10/30 10 killed 2 dozen missing as heavy flooding has already left over 25,000 homeless,over 100,000 in central america
Puerto CabezasAlso reports of thousands homeless from flooding.
Gracias a diosAbout 95 percent of the western department of Gracias a Dios, home to the Mosquitia area, was hit by flooding and rains and crops were destroyed, said Koritza Mejia of the region's emergency committee
Jamaica2 men die in flooding
Cayman islands Reports of very heavy beach damage from large waves destroys several notable tourist facilities despite being over 100 miles to the west upon passage. Fuel leak reported at Texaco facility.
CUBA 135mph Nov 4th 2001
Isle of youthReports major communication tower down which runs one of states T.V stations.100% of Banana crops lost
HavanaNorth winds cause flooding of coastal areas.179 buildings collapsed 3 killed.1,500 roofs ripped off homes.
Playa larga60 year old man woman drowns.
Matanzas province98 yr old woman killed.Reuters TV images showed scores of wooden houses razed to the ground, and residents carrying belongings through water up to their chests in the town of Jaguey Grande, in Matanzas, which took one of the worst beatings.Civil Defense gave a preliminary list of 45,000 homes, 780 industrial installations and 500 schools damaged,180 medical facilities damaged.. Major T.V transmitter down
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GuamaCrocodile farm heavily damaged,whereabouts of crocodiles not mentioned.
Bahamas
Cat islandradio reports flooding & 1 roof blown off.
nassau103mph reported at airport,shutters ripped from buildings.Very heavy rain has people walking in ankle to knee deep deep water.
Andros Island Many trees & powerlines down
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